YEA! Ch. 5 is here after an extended leave. Aren't you all so happy? (Say you're happy...or else) Anyway, my thanks to Vyser Adept of Dragons for his sequel idea; it's already in the works, and he can tell you that himself 'cause he's helping me with it. (Thanks again.) REfiew responses coming up:

litod3vil: Thanks, here's what you wanted.

Holypanl: Apology accepted. At least you submitted it at all, that's whatI say. I'd really like to see that Bass Soul...

Vulpix1000: stares blankly OK, first of, it was supposed to be a retorical question. And second, I just think it looks stupid; it's abilities are OK.

Jabber-Nut Foxypants: Sorry, but no can do. I don't have BN4, either version. Sorry again, but if anybody else knowsw how, I'll let you know. (Or they will. Either way it works.)

Vsyer Adept of Dragons: Thanks for the tip...and the idea, though i already thanked you for it. This chapter is dedicated to you just 'cause.

Lee sped down the street with Lan skating close behind him. "So what's more important than a Netbattle with me?" Lan asked. "You said more Netbattles, but I don't get it."

"I think I do," Megaman said. "It's a tournament, right?"

Lee nodded. "Yup, it's a tournament alright."

Lan was confused. "How come I haven't heard of it until just now?"

"Because this is the first time it's been held in Dentech City."

"So? They had to have announced it before and I never heard anything about it."

"You probably just weren't paying attention." Megaman pointed out.

"Yea maybe, and besides, you couldn't enter this tournament even if you wanted to, Lan." Lee added.

Lan was indignant. "Why not? How can they refuse one of the top Netbattlers in the world?"

"I wouldn't go so far as to say in the world," Megaman murmured.

Lan pretended not to hear him and waited for a response from Lee. "The tournament's only electric type navis. You reminded me of it when you said 'power' because it being held at the Dentech Power Plant, or at least a warehouse right next to it."

Lan raised an eyebrow. "Anything that might connect the tournament and the recent power problems?"

"Not that I know of."

Upon reaching the warehouse, Lan saw someone waiting outside. When they got closer. He was surprised to find that the person looked exactly like…Lee. Lee apparently knew because he went right up to him and started chatting with him. The other person started. "Where you been, man? The tournament's already started."

"Sorry, but it slipped my mind for second. And anyway, I'm here now, aren't I?"

The person pointed an accusing finger at Lee. "You're just lucky you didn't have a battle in the first round."

Lan stood of to the side, looking extremely confused. "Do you know what's going on here?" he said to Megaman.

"Not a clue."

Lee finally noticed Lan standing there. "Oh, Lan, this is my twin brother, Mac."

Mac came up and shook his hand. "So you're the Lan Hikari, eh? Never thought that I'd get to meet you."

Mac looked exactly like his brother except that his headband and shirt were dark blue, he didn't have a sash, and he had a regular PET, which was gold. The symbol on it was the same as Cypher's except that it was a blue lightning bolt on a black field.

Lan had a couple questions for the two. "So, who's the older one?" Lee pointed to himself, while Mac pointed to Lee. "And who's the better Netbattler?" The motions were repeated.

Mac explained this. "Yea, I know that it's weird to actually admit that my brother's better than me, but trust me, we've battled enough times to know." He turned back to Lee. "And speaking of battling, you may not have had a battle in the first round, but you got one in the second."

"Really? Against who?"

"Some new kid, piece of cake for you."

"I could use a warm up, though I kinda already had one." He grinned at Lan. "Which, I think, I was winning."

Lan scowled at him. "You think."

Megaman broke up an argument about to happen. "Come on, Lan. Let's go find a seat."

As Lan headed inside, Mac drew Lee aside. "You netbattled Lan?"

"Yea, but we didn't finish."

"Maybe it's better that way."

Lee shot a look at him. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Mac sighed. "Look, we just got here and I know that Lan's the biggest netbattler around, but that doesn't mean you go challenging him the first chance you get. He's got a reputation around here. How do you think that would be affected if word gets round that he got beat by the new kid on the block?"

Lee reacted defensively. "Hey, he challenged me!"

Mac raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Lee nodded. "Oh, well that changes everything. You go ahead and beat his butt next time."

Lee grinned. "I won't do it too hard."

Mac grinned back. "That's the Lee I know."

From inside, they heard an announcement: "Round two is about to start. Will all spectators return to their seats and will any battler participating in round two please report to the center ring."

"That's my cue." Lee called as he walked away. "Wish me luck."

"Who are you kidding? You don't need any." Mac called after him.

Lee grinned. "Then I'll just have to give it to the challenger; so it's an even match."

That's it for now, the tourney starts next chapter. (I think) Also, the magnificient Chaud will make his appearance. (All Chaud fans scream and faint.) I wishI knew how to make them do that. Anyway, see y'all later.